Name meaning
Tarkhan
An ancient title meaning a nobleman exempt from tax, a commander.
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Name meaning and origin
Tarkhan was the name of a high-ranking state official and commander among ancient Turkic tribes, mentioned in documents and inscriptions since the Göktürk inscriptions; it was regarded as an honorary title that freed its bearer from taxes and a number of duties and granted the right to land ownership. Used across a vast region from the Khazars to the Mongol Empire, this name gradually became a personal name.
In Azerbaijani history, one of the active participants in Babak Khurramdin's movement was a skilled commander named Tarkhan; until he was killed by a spy sent by Afshin, he marched at the head of Turkic warriors in Babak's army. Because of this historical connection, Tarkhan is known in Azerbaijan as a male name that is both ancient and laden with fortitude.
Name details
- Gender
- Boy's name
- Origin
- Azərbaycan mənşəli · Türk mənşəli
- Letter count
- 6
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Variants
- Tərxan, Tarkan
- Pronunciation
- tɑr.ˈxɑn
Notable people with this name
Tərkhan
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Tarkhan?
Tarkhan is a name derived from an ancient Turkic title meaning a nobleman exempt from taxes, a governor, or a commander.Is the name Tarkhan mentioned in the Quran?
No, the name Tarkhan does not appear in the Quran; it is a secular title name tied to the ancient Turkic states.Is Tarkhan a boy name or a girl name?
Tarkhan is a boy name.